Director of Transit Infrastructure Projects

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada GHD Full time

GHD is a global leader in professional services, dedicated to addressing the world's most pressing challenges in water, energy, and urban development.

Position Overview:

As part of our expanding Rail/Transit division, we are in search of a Project Director for Transit Infrastructure. This role is crucial for the advancement and expansion of GHD's Transit/Rail services.

This is an exceptional opportunity for motivated and passionate professionals eager to embrace challenges in their career journey. We provide a chance to be part of a thriving, employee-owned organization, within a professional setting that prioritizes quality and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Directing cross-functional teams for both preliminary and detailed design of transit facility projects for municipal clients, acting as Project Manager or Project Director.
  • Overseeing all facets of project management from proposal initiation to project completion, including team management, subcontractor coordination, budget oversight, scheduling, quality assurance, safety protocols, and ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Collaborating with GHD Design and the design team, which may include international members.
  • Addressing contractor inquiries, reviewing shop drawings, and conducting site visits during construction as necessary.
  • Developing, monitoring, and managing project budgets.
  • Engaging with clients and participating in business development and promotional initiatives for the organization.

Qualifications:

  • Professional Engineer (P. Eng) or Registered Architect in Ontario.
  • PMP certification or in progress.
  • Experience with Regional Municipalities or Local Transit Agencies.
  • Over 15 years of project management experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams, particularly in transit facilities, rail systems, station design, electrification, and signaling.
  • Familiarity with alternative project delivery methods (P3, DB, PDB) and experience managing collaborative arrangements with contractors and consultants.

Reporting Structure:

  • Reports to the Rail and Transit Lead in Ontario.

GHD values diversity and inclusion, fostering individual achievement and recognizing the strength that a diverse workforce brings. We are an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.



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